[thehorseskis1]

Just bought a 05 660 and I guess it sat for a few mounths before I got it. I have not really given a good run yet but it seems that the clutch is dragging. When I put it in gear with the clutch pulled it lunges forword only when engine is cold, when it is warmed up clutch works fine. Should I plan a clutch rebuild or do I just need to get those clutch plates loosend up? I tried adjusting the cable it did not help. Thanks for any ones advice.

 

[thehorseskis1]

I mean months sorry

 

[willykiller]

Just bought a 05 660 and I guess it sat for a few mounths before I got it. I have not really given a good run yet but it seems that the clutch is dragging. When I put it in gear with the clutch pulled it lunges forword only when engine is cold, when it is warmed up clutch works fine. Should I plan a clutch rebuild or do I just need to get those clutch plates loosend up? I tried adjusting the cable it did not help. Thanks for any ones advice.

Totally normal when cold..............

 

[thehorseskis1]

Can you please explain?

 

[willykiller]

Can you please explain?

Cold oil is thicker then hot oil so the clutch plates do not drag as easily when the oil is hot, since this a multiple disc clutch, any oil between the discs will drag the clutch plates when disengaged........

 

[thehorseskis1]

So the best think to do is let the engine warm up good before I take off?

 

[willykiller]

So the best think to do is let the engine warm up good before I take off?

A few minutes should suffice.............

 

[QuadManiac]

Agreed, absolutely normal due to viscous friction between cold oil and clutch plates. If it bothers you, you can go to a lower oil viscosity - 10w30 instead of 10w40 or 20w50, for instance. This will reduce the drag when cold, but not eliminate it.

What temperature is the bike at when cold, these days?

 

[thehorseskis1]

I live in florida so my cold start air temp is around 75F